Job Details

ID #52679339
Estado Wisconsin
Ciudad Milwaukee
Full-time
Salario USD TBD TBD
Fuente Amergis
Showed 2024-10-10
Fecha 2024-10-11
Fecha tope 2024-12-09
Categoría Etcétera
Crear un currículum vítae
Aplica ya

RRT - Nights - Peds

Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 53201 Milwaukee USA
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The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory and pulmonarytherapy, management, and rehabilitation under the direction of a doctor. The Respiratory Therapist treats conditionsthat affect the pulmonary system and help patients who are having troublebreathing from infants to the elderly in a variety of health caresettings. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Adheres to established policies and procedures of thefacility

Performs focused interviews to identify specific patientneeds

Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic andpsychosocial changes in the patient’s condition

Plans for outcomes of care for those patients assigned

Assists with diagnosing lung or breathing disorders

Evaluates patients and performs tests and studies whenindicated

Determines appropriate therapy and treatment options incollaboration with physicians

Analyzes blood and sputum in the lab when applicable

Manages respiratory/pulmonary equipment and devices

Educates patients and families about lung diseases andbreathing disorders

Performs interventions according to identified priorities,plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard.

Adheres to emergency, safety and infection controlprocedures of the facility

Promotes and participates in activities to facilitate goodinterpersonal communications

Reports changes in the patient’s respiratory status to theDirector/Supervisor of Respiratory Care Services, the nurse primarilyresponsible for the patient, and the physician, as needed, and prior to leavingthe facility

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Current Respiratory Therapist Certification or Registrationfor the state in which he/she practices

One year of respiratory therapy clinical experiencepreferred

Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age Compliance & EthicsExpectations

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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